2. Anatomy Of The Femamle Reproductive System Flashcards
Where is the fundus of the uterus?
Top of uterus
What is the external oss of the cervix?
Hole in cervix
What are the fornices?
Space between cervix and vaginal walls
What is the front of the cervix epithelium?
Stratified squamous epithelium
What lines the cervical canal?
Columnar epithelium
Where is the transformation zone in the cervix and why is it a problem?
Between the 2 different epithelium
Metaplasia can start and malignancy can appear
What lines the uterine tubes?
Ciliated cells and peg (secretory) cells
What is the role of the broad ligament?
Attaches uterus to pelvic side walls
What are the remnants of the gubernaculum?
Round ligament and ligament of ovary
What does the suspensory ligament of the ovary carry?
Neurovascular pathway bulging into peritoneum
What is the vagina lined with?
Thick stratified squamous epithelium
